Alcathoe Whiskered Bat
Myotis alcathoe
Photographer:
Boyan Petrov
Alcathoe Whiskered Bat
Myotis alcathoe
Assessment Information
Date of entry in Appendix II:
IUCN Status:
Data deficient
Considered to be one of the smallest Myotis, the Alcathoe Whiskered bat has a reddish brown dorsal fur and short, brown ears.
It favours dense and humid deciduous forests with nearby water sources. Although knowledge on this species is scarce, M. alcathoe is a tree-dwelling species.
Threats
Notes
Due to its habitat requirements, it is believed that damage to riparian forests and loss of tree roosts may be a threat in parts of range.
Geographic Range
There is insufficient data on the species to establish a range; however, observations suggest that it may be endemic to central and southern Europe.
Distribution map
Distribution map of Myotis alcathoe